Business Details
21 Years
experience
Civil Engineering & Land Surveying Experts in Sandy, Utah
Benchmark Engineering & Land Surveying has been delivering quality, innovative, and responsive service since 2005. Founded by Dale K. Bennett, a licensed Professional Land Surveyor and Professional Engineer with over 40 years of experience, we specialize in transforming client visions into successful projects. Our team includes licensed civil engineers, land surveyors, and dedicated support staff who prioritize client communication and project efficiency. We implement structured quality assurance programs to minimize errors and maintain clear project timelines. Our expertise spans land development, subdivision planning, and comprehensive surveying services. With a focus on cost-effective designs, we guide projects from inception to completion.Our staff holds advanced engineering certifications and actively participates in professional organizations, including leadership roles in the American Council of Engineering Companies-Utah and the Utah Council of Land Surveyors. We serve clients across residential, commercial, and industrial sectors, maintaining a strong commitment to technical excellence and client satisfaction. Our team's diverse experience includes complex projects like the Fairfield Inn & Suites development and specialized infrastructure for the Utah Army National Guard. We combine technical proficiency with personalized service to meet the evolving needs of our clients.
Services
Land Development
Civil Engineering
Land Surveying
Subdivision Planning
Commercial Projects
Details
- Year established: 2005
Highlights and features
- We offer 40+ years of combined experience in civil engineering and land surveying.
- Our team includes licensed professionals with advanced engineering certifications.
- We implement structured quality assurance programs to minimize project errors.
- Our staff maintains active leadership roles in major engineering organizations.
- We provide comprehensive solutions from project inception to completion.
Associations and certifications
- Professional Land Surveyor (PLS)
- Professional Engineer (PE)
What people say
Technical expertise
Project management capabilities
Commitment to quality
Responsive service
Successful project completion
Services
Land Development
We provide comprehensive land development solutions including master planned community design, rezoning, and subdivision engineering. Our services cover residential subdivisions (1-300+ lots), commercial developments, and planned unit developments. Our team creates cost-effective designs that integrate drainage systems, utility infrastructure, and compliance documentation.
Land Surveying
Our surveying services include ALTA/NSPS land title surveys, boundary determination, topographic mapping, and legal description preparation. We offer construction staking, subdivision platting, and lot line adjustments with precise measurements. Our team handles complex boundary issues and provides accurate survey documentation for legal and development purposes.
Civil Engineering
We deliver full-spectrum civil engineering services for commercial and residential projects. This includes site planning, road design, stormwater management systems, and utility infrastructure (water, sewer, irrigation). Our engineers create construction documents with mass grading plans and ensure compliance with local regulations and standards.
Subdivision Planning
Our subdivision planning covers residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments. We handle annexation plats, variances, and zoning changes while creating efficient layouts that maximize land use. Our services include feasibility studies, utility coordination, and preparation of all required engineering documentation for municipal approvals.
Commercial Projects
We specialize in commercial development projects including hotels, car dealerships, fast food restaurants, and office buildings. Our services cover site design, parking lot layouts, ADA compliance, and infrastructure integration. We provide complete engineering packages from conceptual planning through construction documentation and permitting.
People
Dale Bennett
CEO/Founder
With over 40 years of experience, Dale founded Benchmark Engineering in 2005. He holds leadership roles in multiple engineering organizations and received the Surveyor of the Year award in 2003. He oversees project execution and client relationships.
Chris Poulsen
President
Chris leads engineering operations with expertise in construction management and land development. He graduated from Utah State University with advanced engineering degrees and brings technical proficiency to complex infrastructure projects.
Allison Albert
Vice-President
Allison manages commercial and residential development projects with technical expertise in AutoCAD and site design. She graduated from Utah State University and the University of Utah with civil engineering degrees.
Kyle Ogilvie
Survey Scheduler
Kyle specializes in land boundary resolution with over 10 years of surveying experience. He earned an Associates Degree in Land Surveying and manages surveying logistics while maintaining field accuracy standards.
Hyrum Osguthorpe
Project Manager
Hyrum coordinates project execution with civil engineering expertise. He graduated from Utah State University in 2019 and has progressed from drafter to project manager, handling technical and client management responsibilities.
Questions
What engineering services do you offer?
We provide land development, civil engineering, land surveying, subdivision planning, and commercial project services for residential and industrial clients.
How many years have you been in business?
We've been serving clients since 2005 with over 40 years of combined experience from our licensed professionals.
What areas do you serve?
We primarily serve Sandy, Utah and surrounding areas including Salt Lake County and Northern Utah regions.
Do you handle both residential and commercial projects?
Yes, we specialize in both residential subdivisions (1-300+ lots) and commercial developments including hotels and office buildings.
